Gentle mountain river that flows through the appropriately named Paradise Valley and alternates between long waves and deep pools.

Hazards:

Logjams, unusual currents, and diversion dams.

Water Craft:

kayak,wwcan,raft

Land Ownership:

Mixed

Wilderness:

No

Camping on River:

USFS Campgrounds in the area.

Location:

In the Rocky Mtn Region (MT), 171 miles Southeast of Helena

Shuttle Logistics:

Put-in: Gardiner is located some 50 miles south of Livingston, Montana. Launch on the left bank just below the mouth of the Gardiner River and about a quarter mile above the US 89 bridge. Inquire locally for updated information.

Take-out: Two accesses are located at Corwin Springs, about 8 miles below Gardiner: on the left bank just above the bridge (turn west off US 89), or on the right bank farther upstream.